Paragahawela is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Matale District, Central Province. It is located in Ukuwela-Elkaduwa road (B180) about 1 kilometer from Ukuwela. The population of the village, according to the 2012 census, was 2,168.

Paragahawela
පරගහාවේල
பறகாஹாவெல
Village
Coordinates: 7°25′19.7″N 80°38′30.8″E / 7.422139°N 80.641889°E / 7.422139; 80.641889
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceCentral Province
Elevation
370 m (1,210 ft)
Population
 • Total2,168
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

Demographics

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The majority of the people living in Paragahawela are Muslims. Tamil is the major language spoken in Paragahawela by the majority of the population.

Local Government Council

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Paragahawela is governed by the Ukuwela Pradeshiya Sabha.

See also

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7°25′N 80°38′E / 7.417°N 80.633°E / 7.417; 80.633